In the end it was a good start and I still have high hopes for a great story arc. I miss Manapul's art, but it doesn't take too much away from the story. I hope by next issue they find their voice and straighten out some of the dialog, but they did hook me with a good mystery. Read Full Review

Grade A. I usually love Detective in general for it's tone and I'm liking what I'm seeing here. La Morte isn't that interesting, and probably brings this down a bit. Everything else is gold. Read Full Review

DETECTIVE COMICS has it's own identity and feel that really separates it from Snyder and Capullo's BATMAN. The book transitions even more to be about Harvey Bullock, which works well if you've been reading the book for the past couple of arcs. Even more importantly, we get the return of Renee Montoya! The only problem with the issue is that the art is a little inconsistent and doesn't hit the mark when it comes to the emotional impact of some scenes. However, this book is off to a great start since the CONVERGENCE break, so I highly recommend this issue. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #41 is a solid continuation to a fabulous series, with the creative team of Francis Manapul and Brian Buccellato continuing to excite. Despite not being as exciting as the recent Anarchy arc, taking it's time to get into the real depth of these developments, the issue still managed to give a fabulous introduction to the new Batman, being the perfect companion to this weeks Batman #41. Read Full Review

Detective Comics #41 presents a solid if not groundbreaking start to the new storyline"while the action scenes provide spectacle, the character drama drives the story forward. For fans who have waited a long time to see Renee Montoya return, this issue is a much-anticipated treat. As strange as it is to Jim Gordon don a mech suit and take Batman's place, it also makes sense, because Gotham City needs Batman, and what Batman symbolizes is bigger than Bruce Wayne alone. It will be interesting to see how this story progresses. Read Full Review

"Detective Comics" #41 is a really solid read that is new reader accessible and sets up a potentially great story arc. If you want a Gotham City title that puts more focus on the street level activities then this is your book. Read Full Review

Sounds weirdly paced like that, but it helped with the recap. It was told better in the issue, I promise. I'm excited to see where this story goes, and I do hope Manapul at least does the last issue or two. Read Full Review

Though most eyes will be on the other "Batman" title this week, "Detective Comics" #41 serves as a great way to give the fan favorite characters of the GCPD and the wider cast outside of the Batfamily a chance to shine. Read Full Review

It's a real shame that Manapul &Buccellato didn't contribute to art duties for this issue. Other than that, if you are coming here looking for some super heroing, then I should advise you to look elsewhere. The book is definitely more of a police procedural/drama at the moment. While there is nothing wrong with that, I'm just not sure how much interest that is going to generate among the book's current fan base. Read Full Review

This gives me the story of character reactions and hesitations about the idea of a new Officer Batman that was missing from Snyder's book - which I liked. But I need better art. I know we were spoiled by Manapul, bit the pencils need more dynamics, especially in the action sequences. Seeing Montoya back with Harv is nice though.

The pacing is really choppy and the sequencing of events is poorly timed. Not having Manapul on art hurts the book.

I love a team assembly book and cannot praise the return of Renee Montoya enough, but the pacing of this issue just felt off. That paired with the awkward art in this book just made it a disappointing read from probably one of my top creative teams.